Soft Summer Lemonade Cookies
Infuse your summer with a burst of zesty sweetness by baking Soft Summer Lemonade Cookies! These irresistible treats combine the tangy brightness of fresh lemon zest and juice with a pillowy, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Coated in a delicate layer of powdered sugar for a hint of sweetness and visual appeal, these cookies are the perfect marriage of light, citrusy flavors and velvety softness. Whipped up in just under 30 minutes, their quick and easy preparation makes them ideal for summer gatherings, picnics, or an indulgent everyday snack. Serve a batch alongside a chilled glass of lemonade for the ultimate sunny-day pairing. This recipe is the perfect way to celebrate summer, one delicious bite at a time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 113 grams unsalted butter
- 150 grams granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 190 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 50 grams powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the butter-sugar mixture. Mix until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.
Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, take small portions of dough and roll them into balls.
Roll each dough ball in powdered sugar until fully coated, then place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the cookies have a light golden color on the bottom.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy your Soft Summer Lemonade Cookies with a refreshing glass of lemonade!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2426 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 106.6 g | 137% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.8 g | 294% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 470 mg | 157% | |
| Sodium | 1168 mg | 51% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 358.3 g | 130% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.1 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 201.3 g | ||
| Protein | 27.2 g | 54% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 88 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 9.8 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 342 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
